Two work vans left with their keys in the ignition were pinched last Thursday, April 7.

Now the police are calling on drivers of commercial vehicles to consider security carefully when parking up.

The first incident last Thursday took place between 9am and 10 am in Bank Street, Irvine, when a Ford Transit pick-up was stolen. About 11am on the same day a white Ford Transit van parked on Dalry Road, Kilwinning was also pinched.

A spokesperson for Ayrshire Police Division said: “Both these vehicles have now been recovered but these incidents should act as a reminder to all vehicle owners of the need to ensure the security of their vehicle.

“Drivers need to keep their vehicle keys safe at all times and to ensure their vehicle is secure - even if only leaving it for a short time – keys should never be left in the ignition when the vehicle is unattended.”

Anyone with information in relation to either incident is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.